Provides in-depth discussion of the use of strategy and non-linear thinking in creating client change Presents highly effective and advanced-level clinical techniques that are frequently not discussed in other texts Uses real transcripts from master clinicians to illustrate key interventions regardless of theoretical orientation, which demonstrates universality

Integrates mental models with non-linear thinking as a method of clinical training Presents a complete model of clinical training that is novel and comprehensive Presents complicated clinical topics in a very easy to read style

Provides in-depth discussion of the use of strategy and non-linear thinking in creating client change Presents highly effective and advanced-level clinical techniques that are frequently not discussed in other texts Uses real transcripts from master clinicians to illustrate key interventions regardless of theoretical orientation, which demonstrates universality

Integrates mental models with non-linear thinking as a method of clinical training Presents a complete model of clinical training that is novel and comprehensive Presents complicated clinical topics in a very easy to read style

As the baby boomers move into retirement and later stages of life, gerontology and geriatrics have begun to receive much more attention. Changing Aging, Changing Family Therapy explores the ways in which family therapists expertise in systems theory makes them uniquely qualified to take a leading role in helping families and individuals cope with the challenges and changed circumstances that aging brings. Clinicians will find detailed coverage and practical guidelines on a wealth of vital topics, including coping with the illness of a parent or partner, working past retirement age, outliving one s savings, preserving physical and mental well-being over time, and more.

A Family Systems Guide to Infidelity offers an explanatory model and concrete techniques, enabling therapists and counselors to treat the core of a couple's relationship problems instead of merely applying a therapeutic bandage. Chapters give therapists proven techniques to help couples redevelop trust, rebalance power, increase satisfaction, and recover from the wounds that infidelity causes. This text uses case studies from clinical practice, examples of public or historical figures, and scenarios from popular movies to illustrate concepts, and it provides a systemic explanatory model for understanding infidelity, one that focuses on marital dissatisfaction, power imbalances, unfulfilled dreams, and the discovery of infidelity.

A Family Systems Guide to Infidelity offers an explanatory model and concrete techniques, enabling therapists and counselors to treat the core of a couple's relationship problems instead of merely applying a therapeutic bandage. Chapters give therapists proven techniques to help couples redevelop trust, rebalance power, increase satisfaction, and recover from the wounds that infidelity causes. This text uses case studies from clinical practice, examples of public or historical figures, and scenarios from popular movies to illustrate concepts, and it provides a systemic explanatory model for understanding infidelity, one that focuses on marital dissatisfaction, power imbalances, unfulfilled dreams, and the discovery of infidelity.